George Gerald Hanagan

George Gerald (Jerry) Hanagan passed away peacefully on January 20th. Born January 22, 1924 in Pocatello,

Idaho he is survived by his children Terri (Jim), Frank (Rhoni), José (Carey), Clara (Taras), grandchildren Gabriela, Nicolas, Logan and Noah, daughter-in-law Kim. He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Teresa Alonso Hanagan, parents Frank and Ida and brothers Walter and Robert of Sacramento. A 1942 graduate of Sacramento High he enlisted and served honorably in the US Army Air Force during WWII. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus for over 60 years. His love of life, family and faith was vast. He enjoyed traveling around the Sierras and western states with family and helping with various CYO programs. He was always willing to lend a hand or offer guidance to anyone in need.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Annunciation, 400 W. Rose Street, Stockton, California. A Vigil Service will be Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at DeYoung Memorial Chapel, 601 N. California Street, Stockton, California. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at DeYoung Memorial Chapel. Private committal will be at Sacramento Valley Veterans National Cemetery, Dixon, California.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to one of the following: St. Mary's Interfaith Dining Hall in Stockton CA; Catholic Charities of Stockton or Sacramento; or Hospice of San Joaquin in Stockton, CA.

Memories and condolences can be communicated through www.deyoungchapels.com